scholarly journals The Biological Side of Water-Soluble Arene Ruthenium Assemblies

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Therrien ◽  
Julien Furrer
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Quadruplex Dna ◽  
G Quadruplex ◽  
Fine Control ◽  
Targeted Release ◽  
Structural Aspects

This review article covers the synthetic strategies, structural aspects, and host-guest properties of ruthenium metalla-assemblies, with a special focus on their use as drug delivery vectors. The two-dimensional metalla-rectangles show interesting host-guest possibilities but seem less appropriate for being used as drug carriers. On the other hand, metalla-prisms allow encapsulation and possible targeted release of bioactive molecules and consequently show some potential as drug delivery vectors. The reactivity of these metalla-prisms can be fine-tuned to allow a fine control of the guest’s release. The larger metalla-cubes can be used to stabilize the formation of G-quadruplex DNA and can be used to encapsulate and release photoactive molecules such as porphins. These metalla-assemblies demonstrate great prospective in photodynamic therapy.

scholarly journals N-methyl mesoporphyrin IX as a highly selective light-up probe for G-quadruplex DNA

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (11n12) ◽  
pp. 1195-1215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariana Yett ◽  
Linda Yingqi Lin ◽  
Dana Beseiso ◽  
Joanne Miao ◽  
Liliya A. Yatsunyk
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Genomic Stability ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Binding Properties ◽  
Quadruplex Dna ◽  
Dna Structures ◽  
G Quadruplex ◽  
High Fluorescence

[Formula: see text]-methyl mesoporphyrin IX (NMM) is a water-soluble, non-symmetric porphyrin with excellent optical properties and unparalleled selectivity for G-quadruplex (GQ) DNA. G-quadruplexes are non-canonical DNA structures formed by guanine-rich sequences. They are implicated in genomic stability, longevity, and cancer. The ability of NMM to selectively recognize GQ structures makes it a valuable scaffold for designing novel GQ binders. In this review, we survey the literature describing the GQ-binding properties of NMM as well as its wide utility in chemistry and biology. We start with the discovery of the GQ-binding properties of NMM and the development of NMM-binding aptamers. We then discuss the optical properties of NMM, focusing on the light-switch effect — high fluorescence of NMM induced upon its binding to GQ DNA. Additionally, we examine the affinity and selectivity of NMM for GQs, as well as its ability to stabilize GQ structures and favor parallel GQ conformations. Furthermore, a portion of the review is dedicated to the applications of NMM-GQ complexes as biosensors for heavy metals, small molecules ([Formula: see text] ATP and pesticides), DNA, and proteins. Finally and importantly, we discuss the utility of NMM as a probe to investigate the roles of GQs in biological processes.

scholarly journals Food-Derived Nanoscopic Drug Delivery Systems for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (15) ◽  
pp. 3506
Author(s):  
Dong Han ◽  
Qilei Chen ◽  
Hubiao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Delivery Systems ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Therapeutic Outcomes ◽  
Systemic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Recent Developments

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a severe systemic inflammatory disease with no cure at present. Recent developments in the understanding of inflammation and nanomaterial science have led to increased applications of nanostructured drug delivery systems in the treatment of RA. The present review summarizes novel fabrications of nanoscale drug carriers using food components as either the delivered drugs or carrier structures, in order to achieve safe, effective and convenient drug administration. Polyphenols and flavonoids are among the most frequently carried anti-RA therapeutics in the nanosystems. Fatty substances, polysaccharides, and peptides/proteins can function as structuring agents of the nanocarriers. Frequently used nanostructures include nanoemulsions, nanocapsules, liposomes, and various nanoparticles. Using these nanostructures has improved drug solubility, absorption, biodistribution, stability, targeted accumulation, and release. Joint vectorization, i.e., using a combination of bioactive molecules, can bring elevated therapeutic outcomes. Utilization of anti-arthritic chemicals that can self-assemble into nanostructures is a promising research orientation in this field.

scholarly journals Multifunctional NaLnF4@MOF-Ln Nanocomposites with Dual-Mode Luminescence for Drug Delivery and Cell Imaging

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang ◽  
Zhao ◽  
Gao ◽  
Xu ◽  
Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cell Imaging ◽  
Drug Carrier ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Lanthanide Metal ◽  
Good Biocompatibility ◽  
Anti Stokes

Multifunctional nanomaterials for bioprobe and drug carrier have drawn great attention for their applications in the early monitoring the progression and treatment of cancers. In this work, we have developed new multifunctional water-soluble NaLnF4@MOF-Ln nanocomposites with dual-mode luminescence, which is based on stokes luminescent mesoporous lanthanide metal–organic frameworks (MOFs-Y:Eu3+) and anti-stokes luminescent NaYF4:Tm3+/Yb3+ nanoparticles. The fluorescence mechanism and dynamics are investigated and the applications of these nanocomposites as bioprobes and drug carriers in the cancer imaging and treatment are explored. Our results demonstrate that these nanocomposites with the excellent two-color emission show great potential in drug delivery, cancer cell imaging, and treatment, which are attributed to the unique spatial structure and good biocompatibility characteristics of NaLnF4@MOF-Ln nanocomposites.

Photocytotoxicity and G-quadruplex DNA interaction of water-soluble gallium(III) tris(N -methyl-4-pyridyl)corrole complex

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao Zhang ◽  
Jin-Yan Wen ◽  
Biao-Biao Lv ◽  
Xu Li ◽  
Xiao Ying ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Interaction ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Quadruplex Dna ◽  
G Quadruplex

Fast Dissolution Electrospun Medicated Nanofibers for Effective Delivery of Poorly Water-Soluble Drugs

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yrysbaeva Aidana ◽  
Yibin Wang ◽  
Jie Li ◽  
Shuyue Chang ◽  
Ke Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Oral Delivery ◽  
Oral Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Oral Drug ◽  
Poorly Water Soluble Drugs ◽  
Water Soluble Drugs ◽  
Poorly Water Soluble ◽  
Fast Dissolution

Background: Electrospinning is developing rapidly from an earlier laboratory method into an industrial process. The clinical applications are approached in various ways through electrospun medicated nanofibers. The fast-dissolving oral drug delivery system (DDS) among them is one of the most promising routes in the near future for commercial applications. Methods: Related papers are investigated, including the latest research results, on electrospun nanofiber-based fast-dissolution DDSs. Results: Several relative topics have been concluded: 1) the development of electrospinning, ranging from 1-fluid blending to multi-fluid process and potential applications in the formation of medicated nanofibers involving poorly water-soluble drugs; 2) Selection of appropriate polymer matrices and drug carriers for filament formation; 3) Types of poorly water-soluble drugs ideal for fast oral delivery; 4) The methods for evaluating fast-dissolving nanofibers; 5) The mechanisms that promote the fast dissolution of poorly water-soluble drugs by electrospun nanofibers; 6) the important issues for further development of electrospun medicated nanofibers as oral fast-dissolving drug delivery systems. Conclusions & Perspectives: The unique properties of electrospun-medicated nanofibers can be used as oral fast dissolving DDSs of poorly water-soluble drugs. However, some significant issues need to be investigated, such as scalable productions and solid dosage form conversions.

scholarly journals Porous Inorganic Carriers Based on Silica, Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Phosphate for Controlled/Modulated Drug Delivery: Fresh Outlook and Future Perspectives

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexey Trofimov ◽  
Anna Ivanova ◽  
Mikhail Zyuzin ◽  
Alexander Timin
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Biological Fluids ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
General Information ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Current State ◽  
Calcium Phosphate Particles

Porous inorganic nanostructured materials are widely used nowadays as drug delivery carriers due to their adventurous features: suitable architecture, large surface area and stability in the biological fluids. Among the different types of inorganic porous materials, silica, calcium carbonate, and calcium phosphate have received significant attention in the last decade. The use of porous inorganic materials as drug carriers for cancer therapy, gene delivery etc. has the potential to improve the life expectancy of the patients affected by the disease. The main goal of this review is to provide general information on the current state of the art of synthesis of the inorganic porous particles based on silica, calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate. Special focus is dedicated to the loading capacity, controllable release of drugs under internal biological stimuli (e.g., pH, redox, enzymes) and external noninvasive stimuli (e.g., light, magnetic field, and ultrasound). Moreover, the diverse compounds to deliver with silica, calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate particles, ranging from the commercial drugs to genetic materials are also discussed.

Overview of polyethylene glycol-based materials with a special focus on core-shell particles for drug delivery application

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrullah Shah ◽  
Manzoor Hussain ◽  
Touseef Rehan ◽  
Abbas Khan ◽  
Zubair Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Core Shell ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Shell Nanoparticles ◽  
Composites Materials ◽  
Shell Particles ◽  
Core Shell Nanoparticles

: Polyethylene glycols (PEG) are water-soluble nonionic polymeric molecules. PEG and PEG-based materials are used for various important applications such as solvents, adhesives, adsorbents, drug delivery agents, tissue engineering scaffolds, etc. The coating of nanoparticles with PEG forms core-shell nanoparticles. The PEG-based core-shell nanoparticles are synthesized for the development of high-quality drug delivery systems. In the present review, we first explained the basics and various applications of PEGs and PEG-based composites materials and then concentrated on the PEG-based core-shell nanoparticles for biomedical applications specifically their use in drug delivery.

scholarly journals Fabrication of Heparinized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Multifunctional Drug Carriers

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yongxiang Zhang ◽  
Xinmin Liu ◽  
Yizhong Lu ◽  
Jincai Wang ◽  
Tingfang Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Mesoporous Silica ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Drug Carriers ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Silica Materials ◽  
New Material ◽  
Mesoporous Silica Materials

In this study, heparinized multifunctional mesoporous silica nanoparticles were successfully synthesized and characterized. The new material not only maintains intrinsic functions of bare magnetic and fluorescent mesoporous silica materials such as targeting, imaging, and sustained release of drugs, but also generates several novel activities such as the enhancement of biocompatibility, selective loading drugs, and dual loading of anticancer drug and bFGF, rendering it a promising candidate to be used as a multifunctional carrier. The strategy of combination of multifunctional mesoporous silica materials with bioactive molecules could be a new effective approach to improve their capabilities in the drug delivery.

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